Description
This comforting Stick of Butter Rice recipe combines white rice with condensed French onion and beef broth soups, baked to tender perfection with a rich stick of butter. It’s a savory, easy-to-make dish perfect as a hearty side or a simple main, boasting a deliciously buttery and caramelized flavor and fluffy texture achieved through baking.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 stick butter (½ cup)
- 1 can condensed French onion soup (10.5 oz)
- 1 can condensed beef broth soup (10.5 oz)
- 1 cup white rice (rinsed, not instant)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it reaches the proper temperature for baking the rice evenly.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Lightly spray a baking dish with non-stick spray to prevent the rice from sticking and to make cleanup easier.
- Rinse Rice: Thoroughly rinse the white rice under cold water until the water runs clear, removing excess starch for fluffier rice after baking.
- Arrange Rice: Spread the rinsed rice evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish to create an even cooking layer.
- Add Soups: Pour both the condensed French onion soup and the condensed beef broth soup evenly over the rice to infuse it with rich flavor.
- Combine Gently: Using a mixing spoon, gently stir the rice and soups together to combine the flavors uniformly without breaking the rice grains.
- Add Butter: Place the stick of butter directly on top of the rice and soup mixture to melt during baking and add richness.
- Cover and Bake (First Stage): Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes to allow the rice to absorb the soups and start cooking thoroughly.
- Uncover and Bake (Second Stage): Carefully remove the foil, stir gently to redistribute moisture, and continue baking uncovered for another 30 minutes until the rice is tender and the top is slightly caramelized.
- Final Stir and Serve: Stir the baked rice once more before serving hot, enjoying its savory, buttery, and comforting flavor.
Notes
- Rinsing rice is key to prevent clumping and achieve fluffy texture.
- Covering with foil traps steam for even cooking, while baking uncovered later enhances caramelization.
- This dish pairs well with roasted meats or a fresh green vegetable for a complete meal.
- Use a tightly fitting foil cover to keep moisture inside during the first baking phase.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if desired, as soups may contain salt.
